About The Pest

Sunday, 22 November 2015

Raccoons might look cute, but you
certainly don’t want them in your house, shed or barn. Raccoons have a cuddly
appearance, but the problems they can cause are not so much fun, and may even
be dangerous to you and your family. When it comes to dealing with these clever
pests, prevention is worth a pound of cure, but if you already have a raccoon
infestation, the best idea is to call professionals who are adept at dealing
with these wily creatures. Raccoon removal can be simple with those who are
trained at dealing with pests and can prevent them from coming back.

Raccoons can be tough to deal with,
because they are nocturnal creatures who are not easy to catch. They are highly
intelligent and can hide easily, particularly since they have dark fur and tend
to come out at night when they are less likely to be seen. They are quick to
snatch up anything and devise tricky ways and how to do this. Raccoons eat
practically anything, so you never know what the creature will grab with his
greedy claws.

The creatures live in attics and in
tight spaces, wherever they can burrow. A female has on average one litter per
year of four to six pups. Raccoons can be mistaken for birds, because they make
sounds that resemble chirping. They may seem harmless at first, but give off an
offensive odor through their urine and feces. They can attract fleas and other
insects into the home and can even create a risk of roundworm, which is
potentially fatal. Therefore, a raccoon infestation in your home requires
immediate action.

Professionals can locate exactly where
the raccoons are and eliminate them promptly.Raccoon removal can be an efficient, safe operation. Once the raccoons
have been removed, you can prevent them from coming back into your attic
through blocking the areas they can get in. This means making sure there are no
spaces in fascia boards, vents, chimneys or rotten wood that they can push
through.

Raccoons are a nuisance, but thankfully,
there are solutions. The damage to insulation as well as the bugs, worms and
germs these animals can bring requires immediate action. It is important to remove the raccoons from your home and to ensure they will
not return. Look for professionals who can answer your questions and give you
tips for prevention and for guarding your home against further infestation. For
raccoon removal in Raleigh, visit
this website and find experts to assist
you promptly.

Friday, 6 November 2015

The
changing of the seasons are something to look forward to. Sun, rain, snow and
wind all evoke certain emotions and encourage you to either get out and play or
hunker down and relax. Unfortunately, each season also brings its own type of
pest to your home. That’s why a quarterly visit from a professional
exterminator is a great way to eliminate pests and the dangers that they bring
to your family.

One
of the first harbingers of spring is the appearance of mosquitos in the
evening. These winged zingers are loathed world-wide and are not only
responsible for vigorous scratching that leads to sleepless nights, but also
serious illnesses such as Lyme disease, West Nile Virus and Malaria. A
professional exterminator can apply insecticide around the outside of your
home. Standing water around your house serves as a breeding ground for
mosquitos. Your exterminator can help you identify and eliminate such places.

Summer
is known for all kinds of bugs, but perhaps the worst are wasps, hornets and
yellow-jackets. Nobody wants to get stung, but for the very young, the elderly
and people who are allergic, these pests can be a health hazard. Killing and
removing the nests of these types of insects is dangerous and should be left to
a professional.

In
the autumn, just in time for Halloween, you might notice a sudden influx of
spiders in and around your home. Their amazing webs are decorative and fun to
look at, but even though most spiders are harmless, they are usually unwanted
in the house. Other types of insects, such as ladybugs, find their way indoors
in the fall as well. An exterminator can explain the best ways to get rid of
these pests, and spray insecticide if necessary.

Rodents,
such as rats and mice, generally make their indoor appearance in the winter.
They are looking for a cozy place with unlimited food (your pantry) to make a
nice nest. Signs of rodent infestation include droppings and urine trails. The
smell of rodents is unmistakable, andan infested house will have an
overwhelming odor. Rodents bring unwanted germs to your home and must be gotten
rid of as quickly as possible. Call an exterminator for humane
elimination of these undesirable animals.

Your
family deserves a safe, healthy environment. A quarterly visit from the pest
exterminator is one way to ensure that. Be sure to choose a qualified exterminator
to do the job. Visit this website for
more information about an exterminator in Carlsbad.

Despite efforts to educate the
public, many people are still deathly afraid of bats. Bats are highly
beneficial flying mammals that are nature’s own pest removal service.
Each night, the average bat consumes several pounds of harmful insects.
Contrary to popular belief, bats are not very likely to carry rabies.

Common Bat Species

The most common bat species in this area
are big brown bats, little brown bats and Brazilian free-tailed bats. If
these little guys are so good, why do pest removal services remove them
from properties? Ideally, they roost in trees, in homemade bat houses,
under bridges, in caves and any other place that is sheltered and quiet.
However, sometimes a colony of bats will try to roost in a home’s attic
or crawl space, which is when they become a problem. As helpful as they
are, no homeowner wants to deal with messy piles of bat droppings.

Can You Relocate Bats on Your Own?

Bats are federally protected, so it is
illegal to kill them. There are certain times of the year during which
nobody is allowed to disturb them due to their mating seasons. If you
are dealing with an unwanted bat infestation, you will need to call an
experienced pest removal company to safely and effectively deal with
them.

You may wish to install bat houses on the
trees surrounding your property to encourage them to roost in a proper
place and rid your yard of mosquitoes and other pests. For more
information on bat removal in Raleigh, visit this site.

Everyone has heard the saying, “Sleep
tight—don’t let the bed bugs bite.” This poetic wisdom is often
regarded as silly due to the assumption that the insect in question
sounds to be made up. However, the fact is that bed bugs are quite real
and very common in many households throughout the world. If you have
been waking up with small, itchy spots in the morning, your problem may
not be mosquitoes after all.

What Are Bed Bugs?

Difficult to detect because of their size
and reclusive nature, bed bugs are small, brown insects with bodies
that resemble flattened apple seeds. They feed on the blood of a host,
after which time they become engorged and reddish in color. Bed bugs can
move quickly but are not capable of flying and they do not spread
disease, making them a lesser concern versus mosquitoes.

Where Do They Come From?

Subsisting on blood exclusively, bed bugs
do not thrive in or come from dirt or dirty environments. They can
enter your home just as any other insect might, or more likely through
clothing or upholstery that has previously come into contact elsewhere
before being moved to a new location. They may spread to adjacent
apartments in tenant buildings as well.

How to Get Rid of Them

Start by washing and drying your bed
linens on high temperatures and scrubbing the seams of your mattresses
with a sturdy brush to kill bugs and their eggs. Vacuum the bedroom area
frequently and immediately remove the cleaner’s bag to be disposed of
outside when finished. It may be necessary to encase a mattress or box
spring in a zipping cover to lock bugs in (or out) for long enough that
the population dies off permanently.